We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

Thanks for your support!

Update #3 · Sep 29, 2012 · comment

Well, we didn't make it... but this certainly isn't the end for us or the AnthroCine, rest assured!

We knew a project like this was a long shot for Kickstarter, but despite our failure to get funded this was an amazing experience. Thanks you all so much for the kind words, praise, questions, and criticisms. You have all helped us to present this project exponentially better.

We will to continue to present this project to our list of angel investors and the like, in addition to applying for grants. If you have any suggestions, leads or connections with potential funding sources, please feel free to contact us at: anthrocine@advancedfilmcapture.com

Thanks to all of you! Your support means so much to us! This will be our last update, if you want us to keep you up to date on the project please join our mailing list (hosted by the amazing MailChimp):
http://eepurl.com/p0C6b

Thanks again!

Jack Norton

Comment

Video of the AnthroCine Predecessor

Update #2 · Sep 19, 2012 · 7 comments

Hi Everyone,

We put together a video illustrating some of the AnthroCine's design features, revealed through a look back at its predecessor.

We've also added a lot more answers in the FAQ, with more to come.

Thanks for your support on behalf of the entire AFC/AnthroCine team.

7 Comments

AnthroCine Update #1

Update #1 · Aug 26, 2012 · comment

Hello AntroCine backers! Only a few days in and it's been an amazing experience for the AFC team. We've gotten a lot of great feedback and emails from backers, and we've turned those suggestions into enhancements for some of our reward tiers. If you already backed us under the previous versions of the reward, you get the new reward tier as well!

$10- Pledge at this level and we'll put you on our advance mailing list for DVD releases. You'll be able to order our DVD releases of digitized archive video months or weeks in advance of the official releases, at substantial discounts. For life! We will also list your name on the Advanced Film Capture website as a supporter of our Kickstarter Campaign.

$25- Access to AFC scanned video via BitTorrents. Once we have an initial collection of public domain material, AFC will start seeding the high-def videos using a dedicated BitTorrent host (AKA seedbox). In addition, we will also provide (via torrent) whatever privately held material we can, under a Creative Commons non-commercial license. You will also receive the previous reward.

$95- Our originally planned DVD is now a 2-disc DVD set of digitized film treasures. The absolute best, most amazing footage we digitize during our first year of operations will be included in this exclusive, curated set. The content will consist of the the material that rights owners won't allow for Creative Commons licensing and distribution under the previous tiers rewards. You will also receive the previous reward.

Comment
217
Backers
$11,464
pledged of $300,000 goal
0
seconds to go

Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on September 29, 2012.

Funding period
Aug 20, 2012 - Sep 29, 2012 (40 days)

  • Pledge $10 or more

    2 backers All gone!

    Thanks!: If you support the AnthroCine at this level, we will list your name on the Advanced Film Capture website as a supporter of our Kickstarter Campaign.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    47 backers

    Pledge at this level and we'll put you on our advance mailing list for DVD releases. You'll be able to order our DVD releases of digitized archive video months or weeks in advance of the official releases, at substantial discounts. For life! We will also list your name on the Advanced Film Capture website as a supporter of our Kickstarter Campaign.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    7 backers All gone!

    Supporter Certificate: For assisting in our efforts to preserve historic films, we will provide you with a personalized certificate of appreciation. In addition, we will permanently list your name on the Advanced Film Capture website as a supporter of film preservation and restoration.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    94 backers

    Access to AFC scanned video via BitTorrents. Once we have an initial collection of public domain material, AFC will start seeding the high-def videos using a dedicated BitTorrent host (AKA seedbox). In addition, we will also provide (via torrent) whatever privately held material we can, under a Creative Commons non-commercial license. You will also receive the previous reward.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $95 or more

    7 backers All gone!

    Exclusive DVD: You will receive an exclusive DVD featuring a compilation of some of the footage saved during our scanner’s first year of operations. We will not release this DVD to the public. You will also receive the previous rewards.  

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
  • Pledge $95 or more

    29 backers

    Our originally planned DVD is now a 2-disc DVD set of digitized film treasures. The absolute best, most amazing footage we digitize during our first year of operations will be included in this exclusive, curated set. The content will consist of the the material that rights owners won't allow for Creative Commons licensing and distribution under the previous tiers rewards. You will also receive the previous reward.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
  • Pledge $500 or more

    5 backers

    Engraved Award Plaque: You will receive an engraved, marble plaque expressing our deep appreciation of your devotion to saving the world’s archived film history. You will also receive the previous rewards.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (250 of 250 left)

    Two Tickets to Our Premiere Exhibition: You will be given two (fully transferable) tickets to an exclusive showing of footage digitized during our scanner’s first year of operations. The showing will be held in Los Angeles. You will also receive the previous rewards.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $5,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (50 of 50 left)

    Executive Producer Credit: If you pledge at this tier, you will be given the permanent title of “Executive Producer” at Advanced Film Capture. You will receive this credit on every DVD release we produce during the three year of the scanner’s operation. Executive producers will also be members of our motion picture film archive outreach team. If desired, you will also receive the previous rewards.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
  • Pledge $10,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (25 of 25 left)

    Board of Advisor Membership: Those who pledge at this tier will be made a lifetime member of our Board of Advisors, a panel that will meet quarterly to receive updates and help guide the Advanced Film Capture organization. Board of Advisors members will be able to recommend specific archives and films for digitization, develop strategic partnerships, and guide other business development decisions. You will also have the option of sending an undergraduate/graduate student of your choice to an internship at Advanced Film Capture, in accordance with the policies of their universities and state law. If desired, you will also receive any or all of the previous rewards.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013